Another analysis conducted on 20,000 women screened in the Women’s Heart Bus also found a state of stress or depression in 60% of them, regardless of their social level.
And after a cardiovascular event, 40% of women may develop depression or post-traumatic stress disorder . According to the Foundation for Action for Women’s Heart Health, prevention must take into account all of these dimensions, with cardiovascular, gynecological, and also psychological monitoring when necessary.